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3) Sombrero Echinacea

Sombrero is a drought-tolerant summer bloomer for hot, sunny conditions. Sturdy, compact plants are topped with bright flowers in colors ranging from yellow to orange to red. Height: 22–24 inches/Spread: 14–16 inches/Sun to Part Sun/Zones 4–9

4) ‘Anouk’ Lavender

This lavender (Lavandula stoechas) features a compact, upright habit and fragrant gray leaves. Topped with dark purple spikes in late spring and summer, it is heat- and drought-tolerant. Height: 12–16 inches/Spread: 12–14 inches/Sun/Zones 6–10

5) Whiteout Candytuft

This perennial is covered with white blooms in spring; once flowers have faded, you can enjoy the evergreen foliage. Whiteout candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) is sized for small gardens. Height: 6–8 inches/Spread: 8–12 inches/Sun to Part Sun/Zones 3–8

7) L’il Bang Enchanted Eve Coreopsis

L’il Bang offers golden yellow blooms etched in burgundy from summer to fall. A dwarf plant, it’s at home in a pot or edging a border. It’s also drought-tolerant and disease-resistant. Height: 9–12 inches/Spread: 14–20 inches/Sun/Zones 5–8

9) Celebration Gaillardia

Celebrate abundant and long-lasting color with rich red flowers throughout the summer. The compact, mounded shape works well in containers and borders. Height: 14–16 inches/Spread: 14–16 inches/Sun to Part Sun/Zones 5–9

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